LCMC HealthWe are a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way, treating people like family.TouroTouro has been serving the New Orleans community since 1852. We offer comprehensive healthcare services at every stage of life, from delivering generations of New Orleans babies to providing advanced senior care including heart, cancer, orthopedic, and rehabilitation services.JOB DESCRIPTION:Why a Great Place to Work: You're more than your job. Everyone is. At LCMC Health we value the unique qualities you bring to work every day. Join us and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.Essential Functions:The Radiologic Technologist provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions:Demonstrates skills and knowledge in use of all x-ray equipment and performance of all x-ray protocols and procedures.Demonstrates technical proficiency in producing high quality exams within the appropriate length of time for procedure.Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS and reviews scans with the Radiologists as needed.Confirms patient identity, body part, and body side for every patient prior to the procedure.Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies:Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent.Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety.Recognizes clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action.Responds and follows up on critical test findings.Acquires and evaluates patient lab values to ensure they are within normal limits when applicable.Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition:Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for hazards.Troubleshoots malfunctions and reports dangerous conditions.Maintains work area in a clean, orderly fashion and checks stock supply levels.Cleans and disinfects equipment and maintains supply of linen in the room.Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements:Participates in department QC and PI programs, following up on all deficiencies.Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures and practices aseptic techniques.Strictly adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.Always wears film badge while on duty.Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations:Accurately records required information on the requisition.Performs routine clerical duties as assigned.Inputs and verifies all data in PACS/RADIANT.Job Qualifications:Education:Associates degree from an accredited institution or equivalent in Radiologic Technology.License/Certification:American Heart Association Basic Life Support-BLS.Active License or temporary permit issued by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE).Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(R).WORK SHIFT: Variable Hours (United States of America)LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
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